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Story summary
- Iran faces a severe water crisis as rivers and lakes dry from climate change and mismanagement.
- The Zayandeh Rud River often runs dry, and Amir Kabir Dam's reservoir sits at 8% capacity.
- Experts warn that without significant changes in water management, most of Iran's dams may never refill.
- The government continues building new dams, with President Masoud Pezeshkian warning Tehran could face water rationing.
